NBA superstar Zion Williamson is famous for his thunderous dunks and his ability to put opponents “on a poster”.

In fact, his dunking ability is so explosive the South East Melbourne Phoenix asked their players in a social media video what they would do if they were standing between a rampaging Williamson and the basket. Australian fans will see why when Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans face Melbourne United and the Phoenix at Rod Laver Arena on Friday night and Sunday.

Some Phoenix players said they would get out of the way, while centre Jordan Hunter said he would try and take a charge: “Hopefully my sternum stays intact” the 209-centimetre centre deadpanned.

Williamson, listed at 198cm and 129 kilograms, is slated to earn $US39 million ($59m) this coming NBA season, and he’s predict

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